Mountains of Minobu

The first gate that marks the beginning of precinct of the temple

Back of the first gate

1.5 km long street connecting the first gate and the inner gate (Taken from the back of the first gate.)

Souvenirs shops lining the street in front of the temple

Souvenirs shops lining the street in front of the temple

Inner gate which is one of the oldest structures on the premises

A lantern hanging inside of the inner gate.

Back of the inner gate.

Ceder trees lining the path between the inner gate and the main temple compound.

Statue of the person who donated this land for Nichiren.

Looking up from the bottom of the steps

Looking up from about the half way

Looking down from the top. Right behind is the main temple compound.

The main temple compound. There are about 7 or 8 buildings there.

Pictures Taken

Kuon-Ji Minobusan Temple, is The Head Temple of Nichiren Shu

The Temple

Kuon-Ji the Main Temple on Mt.Minobu

Kuon-Ji the Main Temple on Mt.Minobu

The Grave Of Nichiren Shonin
on Mt.Minobu

The Ruins of the thatched cottage, in which Nichiren Shonin lived for eight years on Mt.Minobu

Priest Descend From SHISIN-KAKU near the top of Mt.Minobu

The site of Nichiren Daishonin's dwelling on Mt. Minobu

Bridge leading to Hermitage of Nichiren Daishonin on Mt. Minobu